For Approval: Transitive Grace Period Public Licence, v1.0

John Cowan cowan at ccil.org
Wed Feb 18 07:37:29 UTC 2009


Rick Moen wrote, but did not assert:

> You would be making a grave mistake if you think that trying to call
> something with even _arguable_ OSD-compliance problems "open source" is
> in the interest of you or your firm.  I strongly suggest you not commit
> that error, if you don't wish to have a severe and ongoing public
> relations problem.

I agree.  However, licenses can be OSD-compliant but not OSI Approved.

Rick Moen wrote and asserted:

> ...and then I realised that this is a classic case of "let's you and him
> fight"; you're speaking of Zooko's licence, not yours, and you don't
> speak for him.  

I don't see any evidence in Chris's messages to believe that.

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greasy surfaces of the sullen waters.  Dead grasses and rotting reeds loomed
up in the mists like ragged shadows of long-forgotten summers.
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